Maneater
If you’re looking for: Shark action where you play as the shark
Available on: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch
As one of the sillier games on this list, you might be tempted to gloss over Maneater. It’s hardly a game to take seriously…but that’s kind of what makes it so great. The premise is simple: You’re a shark, go ruin people’s day. But that kind of mindless action is sometimes a reprieve from games with lofty themes or narratives filled with tragedy and trauma.
Because you play as a shark, you’ll be spending a good deal of your time underwater (it’s kind of a weird trip to resist the urge to go up for air like you often need to in other games). Because of the way you glide through the sea, Maneater almost feels like a combat-focused flight sim. Mash your bite button, whip your tail around, jump out of the water and terrorize folks on the beach. It’s a fun time.
